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 # EnzoBot
-EnzoBot A Virtual Freind ready to assist you with any tasks you need
+
+EnzoBot is a lightweight assistant with a structured response style and a simple CLI.
+
+## Features
+
+- Intent-aware responses for greetings, planning, and coding prompts
+- Structured markdown-style output with clear headings
+- Deterministic behavior suitable for local testing
+
+## Run
+
+```bash
+python3 src/enzobot.py
+```
+
+## Test
+
+```bash
+python3 -m pytest -q
+```
diff --git a/src/enzobot.py b/src/enzobot.py
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+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+import re
+from typing import Callable
+
+
+@dataclass(frozen=True)
+class IntentRule:
+    """Maps keyword patterns to an intent handler."""
+
+    name: str
+    pattern: re.Pattern[str]
+    handler: Callable[[str], str]
+
+
+class EnzoBot:
+    """A lightweight, deterministic assistant for local use."""
+
+    def __init__(self) -> None:
+        self.rules = (
+            IntentRule("greeting", re.compile(r"\b(hi|hello|hey)\b", re.I), self._handle_greeting),
+            IntentRule("plan", re.compile(r"\b(plan|roadmap|strategy)\b", re.I), self._handle_plan),
+            IntentRule("code", re.compile(r"\b(code|python|bug|refactor|test)\b", re.I), self._handle_code),
+        )
+
+    def respond(self, prompt: str) -> str:
+        """Return a premium-style, structured response for the user prompt."""
+        clean_prompt = prompt.strip()
+        if not clean_prompt:
+            return self._empty_prompt_response()
+
+        for rule in self.rules:
+            if rule.pattern.search(clean_prompt):
+                return rule.handler(clean_prompt)
+
+        return self._handle_general(clean_prompt)
+
+    def _empty_prompt_response(self) -> str:
+        return (
+            "## Quick Start\n"
+            "- Share your goal in one sentence.\n"
+            "- Add constraints (time, tools, budget).\n"
+            "- I will return ranked options with next steps."
+        )
+
+    def _handle_greeting(self, _: str) -> str:
+        return (
+            "## Hello 👋\n"
+            "I can help with strategy, coding, and execution planning.\n\n"
+            "### Fast Paths\n"
+            "- **Build something:** describe the feature and stack.\n"
+            "- **Fix an issue:** share error + expected behavior.\n"
+            "- **Plan work:** share objective + deadline."
+        )
+
+    def _handle_plan(self, prompt: str) -> str:
+        return (
+            "## Strategic Plan\n"
+            f"**Objective:** {prompt}\n\n"
+            "### Recommended Sequence\n"
+            "1. Define measurable outcome (what success looks like).\n"
+            "2. Break into milestones with owners and deadlines.\n"
+            "3. Track risks weekly and adjust scope early.\n\n"
+            "### Optimization\n"
+            "- Prioritize high-impact, low-effort tasks first."
+        )
+
+    def _handle_code(self, prompt: str) -> str:
+        return (
+            "## Engineering Response\n"
+            f"**Request:** {prompt}\n\n"
+            "### Ranked Approach\n"
+            "1. Reproduce the issue with a minimal test case.\n"
+            "2. Implement the smallest safe fix.\n"
+            "3. Add tests for regression prevention.\n"
+            "4. Refactor only after tests pass.\n\n"
+            "### Deliverables\n"
+            "- Patch diff\n"
+            "- Test evidence\n"
+            "- Follow-up hardening ideas"
+        )
+
+    def _handle_general(self, prompt: str) -> str:
+        return (
+            "## Solution Framework\n"
+            f"**Input:** {prompt}\n\n"
+            "### Option Ranking\n"
+            "1. **Direct path:** fastest to execution.\n"
+            "2. **Balanced path:** speed + robustness.\n"
+            "3. **High-upside path:** innovation-focused.\n\n"
+            "### Next Action\n"
+            "- Reply with constraints and I will produce an implementation plan."
+        )
+
+
+def main() -> None:
+    bot = EnzoBot()
+    print("EnzoBot CLI ready. Type 'exit' to quit.")
+    while True:
+        user_input = input("You> ").strip()
+        if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit"}:
+            print("EnzoBot> Goodbye.")
+            break
+        print("EnzoBot>")
+        print(bot.respond(user_input))
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/tests/test_enzobot.py b/tests/test_enzobot.py
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+from src.enzobot import EnzoBot
+
+
+def test_empty_prompt_returns_quick_start() -> None:
+    bot = EnzoBot()
+    response = bot.respond("   ")
+    assert "## Quick Start" in response
+
+
+def test_code_prompt_uses_engineering_response() -> None:
+    bot = EnzoBot()
+    response = bot.respond("Help me debug this Python bug")
+    assert "## Engineering Response" in response
+    assert "Ranked Approach" in response
+
+
+def test_general_prompt_returns_framework() -> None:
+    bot = EnzoBot()
+    response = bot.respond("I want to improve team communication")
+    assert "## Solution Framework" in response